Author: Charlotte Hill
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How to visit San Gimignano: the Collegiata and its frescoes, climbing the Torre Grossa, the San Gimignano Pass, tasting Vernaccia, getting there from Florence and Siena, and how to avoid the crowds.
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A Val d’Orcia road trip through Tuscany’s most famous landscape: Pienza, Montalcino and Brunello, Sant’Antimo, Montepulciano, the cypress views and the thermal springs of Bagno Vignoni, with a three-day itinerary.
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How to visit the Cinque Terre: boat tours along the coast, trains and the Cinque Terre Card, the reopened Via dell’Amore, hiking trails, local wine and day trips from Florence, Pisa and Milan.
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A guide to Sicilian wine: Etna’s volcanic reds and whites, Nero d’Avola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the revival of Marsala, Passito di Pantelleria and Malvasia, plus how to visit wineries and book tastings.
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Which Venice tickets to book in 2026: the Doge’s Palace and its Secret Itineraries, St Mark’s Basilica and Campanile, gondola prices, Murano and Burano tours, the access fee for day visitors and practical tips.
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The best boat tours in Taormina: coast cruises from Giardini Naxos, swimming at Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, sunset dolphin tours with an aperitif and private boats, plus practical tips and how to combine your trip.
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How to book the Borghese Gallery in Rome: timed reservations and two-hour slots, 2026 prices, guided and private tours, the Bernini sculptures, Canova’s Pauline Bonaparte, Caravaggio, and the Villa Borghese gardens.
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How to book the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in 2026: ticket prices, time slots, guided tours, combining the visit with St Peter’s Basilica, what not to miss on the way, and the best times to go.
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Which tickets to book in Turin: the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Palace and Musei Reali, Palazzo Madama, the Venaria Reale and the Turin City Card, plus chocolate, vermouth and a two-day itinerary.
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How to plan Verona: Arena tickets and summer opera, Juliet’s House and the historic centre, Amarone tastings in Valpolicella, day trips to Sirmione and Lake Garda, food and a three-day itinerary.